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The Rundown - July 12


RFE/RL in the media

#In op-ed for Moscow Times, David Kramer says U.S. acted hastily in spy swap

Afghanistan

#From Reuters, Americans face Afghan enemy too young to kill

#Karzai to call for removal of 50 ex-Taliban members from U.N. blacklist according to Washington Post

#Petraeus facing resistance from Karzai, Washington Post

#Top British General calls for re-examination of rules of engagement says The Telegraph

#Washington Times reports Obama is at odds with Petraeus on Islam doctrine

Albania

#Albanian PM rejects Balkan border changes says Balkan Insight

Balkans

#France, according to EU Observer, wishes all Balkans to join EU, except Turkey

#In Gulf Times, VP for Programs at East-West Mgmt. Institute calls for rule of law

#Data on Balkan Wars found in home of suspect, NYT

Iran

#AP reports Iran will review woman’s stoning verdict

#1000 clerics to hamper Western influence, NYT reports

#Netanyahu expressed support for Obama’s efforts in Iran says The Hill

Iraq

#Baghdad seeks arrest of 39 Iranian exiles, AP reports

Pakistan

#NYT reports on difficulties of training Pakistani troops

#Death toll in bombing exceeds 100, says Washington Post

Russia

#Drought affects more than half of grains in stricken areas, Business Week reports

#Haley Balzer on Russia wasting money, NYT opinion

International Media

#The National’s Tony Karon writes on U.S.’s Middle East policy

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